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Connect with CBC at the 2025 Canada Games in St. John's

From August 8 to 25, Canadians will connect through friendship, sport, adventure, and the experience that is Newfoundland & Labrador. Catch the excitement of the 2025 Canada Games with CBC.

Celebrate and cheer for more than 5,000 athletes and participants from August 8-25

Canada Games logo of a stylized maple leaf in red, yellow and blue. Next to it are the words St. John's in red; and under it 2025 Jeux du Canada Games in black.
From August 8 to 25, Canadians will connect through friendship, sport, adventure and the experience that is Newfoundland and Labrador. Here's how you can catch the excitement of the 2025 Canada Games with CBC.

Join CBC at the Games

Pop-Up Photo Studio by day

Calling athletes, coaches, volunteers, family and fans: Bring your winning smile to the CBC photo booth in the heart of the Games at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN).

Everyone is welcome to strike a pose. Your photo may even be included in a special urban light show.

Find us between the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation and the Queen Elizabeth II Library (off Prince Philip Drive, Westerland Rd. or Elizabeth Avenue) on August 12, 13, 14 and August 19, 20, 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Urban Light Show by night

See the 2025 Canada Games shine! CBC will light up the Downtown Pedestrian Mall with a vibrant four-minute outdoor urban light show, updated daily. Catch this dazzling celebration of athletes, fans and everyone in between.

Watch outdoors near 154 Water St. from August 14 to 20, starting at dusk and running until 11 p.m.

CBC live on location

Drop by and say hello during our live local radio and television broadcasts, or tune in to CBC for this special coverage during the Games. 

Tuesday, August 12 from 6 a.m. - 9 a.m
St. John's Morning Show
The Works Field House
17 Westerland Rd, St. John's
Sport: Basketball

Thursday, August 14 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
On the Go / Here and Now
Caribou Memorial Softball Complex, near Quidi Vidi Park,
39 Churchill Ave. St. John's
Sport: Softball

Tuesday, August 19 from 6 a.m. - 9 a.m 
St. John's Morning Show
Bally Haly Golf Course
100 Golf Course Road, St. John's
Sport: Golf

Wednesday, August 20 from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. 
On the Go / Here and Now 
Fortis Athletics Complex
Lambe's Lane, near Elizabeth Avenue and Westerland Road, St. John's
Sport: Athletics

Note: these are ticketed sports venues. Please ensure you have the appropriate tickets if you plan to attend.

CBC: Your connection to the Games

Discover highlights and stories at cbcsports.ca, follow CBC Sports on YouTube and tune in on CBC Gem.

With more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and managers taking part in 19 different sports, the 30th edition of the Canada Games is one of the biggest events hosted in Newfoundland and Labrador's history.

2025 Canada Games by the Numbers

When: August 8-25
Number of venues:  22 venues in St. John's and surrounding communities
Number of participants: 5,000
Number of sports: 19
Number of officials, medical, media: 500+
Number of mission staff: 150
Number of volunteers: 5,000+
Number of attendees: 25,000

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